HGV Class 2 Driver

** Howarth Timber Group is proud to have been officially recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 **

Join our team at Bury St Edmunds

Looking for a local driving job with great hours? Join our team at our timber and builders merchant branch in Bury St Edmunds as a Class 2 HGV driver Enjoy short, local routes and daytime only shifts - no long distances or nights away Apply now and drive your career forward with us

What it means to be a Howarth Timber HGV Class 2 Driver

You will be responsible for the timely and safe delivery of timber and building materials to our customer base. This includes multi–drop deliveries for our trade and retail customers, demonstrating great customer service skills.

Putting people at the heart of what we do

With 185 years' trading experience, the Howarth Timber Group has grown to provide not only the widest range of products, but expertise, service and knowledge you can rely on.

With a nationwide network of branches supplying timber and building materials, kitchens and a dedicated manufacturing division supplying timber engineering services, the Howarth Timber Group is focused on providing market leading choice, quality, service and value.

Built on a passion for service and people, we strive to set the highest standards in the quality of our products, in the continuity of supply and in every aspect of customer service and support. Quality products and processes are what drive our passion, but people are central to everything we do and it's thanks to our loyal workforce that we've built a strong and successful business.

HGV Class 2 Driver Role Responsibility

• Ensure all goods are loaded, secured and delivered safely and professionally
• Ensure all required paperwork is competed at point of delivery/collection.
• Operate in accordance with training and HTG's Policies & Procedures.
• Comply with Health and Safety legislation, Company Health and Safety policies and procedures and current EU Road Transport Regulations at all times.
• Ensure the delivery vehicle is roadworthy and daily vehicle walk rounds have been completed and recorded.
• Please note that as part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete the Howarth Timber Group Online Driving Assessment.

What are the requirements to become part of our team?

• A minimum Class 2 HGV driving licence (ideally clean) with Driver Qualification Card/Driver CPC.
• Aged 21+ (insurance requirement)
• Zero endorsements preferred; any endorsements must be stated at application stage.
• A minimum 12 months' HGV driving experience ideally including 90 days tachograph recorded driving in the last 180 days, with current/working Digi/tacho card.
• Have a positive approach to Health & Safety.
• Good understanding of Driver Hours & WTD Regulations.
• Excellent driving skills.
• Experience of multidrop deliveries.
• Ideally experienced and hold a current accredited certificate in the safe operation of Lorry Mounted Loaders (including remote).
• Forklift Truck experience beneficial, although training will be provided for the right candidate.
• Knowledge of local area and experience of working within a Builders Merchant would be beneficial.
• Availability to work full-time: Monday to Friday inclusive plus alternate Saturday mornings

Why choose Howarth Timber & Building Supplies for your next role?

Howarth Timber is a family-owned company valuing all colleagues, with a desire to provide colleague benefits that are truly valuable. Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Daytime hours only - no nights away on long-haul routes
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• 31 days' holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays
• Option to buy up to an additional 5 days' annual leave per annum or sell up to 3 days' annual leave per annum (after qualifying period)
• Length of service awards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Employee Assistance Programme, (24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line)
• Benefits Hub (inc discounts on gift cards, travel, cinema tickets, to name a few)
• Colleague Merchant Branch discount
• Opportunity to participate in a volunteering role for one working day per year – fully paid by the Company
• Excellent training and development and scope for career progression

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Please confirm that you are 21 or older - insurance requirement for driving roles within our company
• Please confirm you're available to work full time Monday to Friday inclusive plus alternate Saturday mornings

Experience:

• remote HIAB operation: 1 year (preferred)
• multi-drop delivery driving: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• HGV Class 2 Driving Licence (required)
• Driver CPC (preferred)
• Forklift Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person